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	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 CNY (¥)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 CNY (¥)	Jun. 30, 2019 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2018 CNY (¥)
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Shareholding pattern, description			Mr. Huake Kang, Mr. Kang's son, acquired 83% interest of Ever-Glory Enterprises and became its sole director in 2014.	Mr. Huake Kang, Mr. Kang's son, acquired 83% interest of Ever-Glory Enterprises and became its sole director in 2014.
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Company sold raw materials	100	$ 100	100		$ 100
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Outstanding due from Jiangsu Ever-Glory	$ 5,500		$ 5,500
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